Pays $55-$60/hr — Occupational Therapist market median is ~$111k (545 jobs) · Top 25% in Occupational Therapy for work-life (7.2/10, vs 8,730 in this specialty)
Occupational Therapist
About the Role
Flexible schedule. Loan repayment available. Competitive pay. PTO and 401k match. Work where you want. Done.
Join Reliant Rehabilitation as a Occupational Therapist – Loan Repayment, Flexible Schedule in Pierre, South Dakota. Overview This position may be offered as a Full-Time or PRN opening, depending on several factors. Please apply, and a member of our team will reach out to discuss available options.
Key Responsibilities
- Enhance patients’ functional abilities through direct provision, oversight, and coordination of occupational therapy services.
- Provide clinical supervision and consultation to Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs).
- Contribute to the growth and sustainability of a strong occupational therapy program.
- Advance clinical and professional competencies through collaboration, self-directed learning, and continuing education.
Requirements
- Graduated from an ACOTE-accredited occupational therapy program
- Holds a current and valid state license to practice as an Occupational Therapist Please note rate range is an estimate and may vary based on skill set and location(s).
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $114K - $125K
- Student loan repayment assistance.
Work Schedule
- Full-time position.
- Flexible scheduling available.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Reliant Rehabilitation in Pierre, South Dakota.
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
Of the 43 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 67% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for South Dakota is 88.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$120k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $135k in an average-cost state. 58.2% of South Dakota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 6.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist at Reliant Rehabilitation a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 8,730 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.
Location & Logistics
South Dakota has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$120k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$8k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 7.2/10 on work-life balance for Occupational Therapist roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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